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    Good Stuff! This has got to a Sticky.
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    That is for sure one expensive formula. I may stick with Seafoam for now at almost $10 dollars a can.
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    Where exactly did you purchase your metal valve stems?
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    Your diagnosis appears to be on the ball. :97:This is good information for us. This can happen to me down one day. Ride Safe.
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    I have Seafoam in the garage. This is the first time I've heard about 44K. Is this a new product? Where can I get this potent mixture?
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    I've done coolant changes on cars and even replaced two water pumps and a radiator once in my lifetime. After reading more about changing the coolant in this forum, I think it should take me at least 2 hours from start to finish (taking my time). I just have to make sure about the plug that I pull off on the side of each jug.
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    My prayers to your wife. It is good that biopsy and colonoscopy is going to be performed. My prayers to the doctors that will treat her.
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    Thanks for the tips. I am now thinking of changing the coolant next Friday. I do have a couple of old bath towels in the garage that will come in handy. As far as the water pump drain plug is concerned, I think I will also bypass that step assuming that fresh coolant will have to pass through that pump constantly while the engine is running. I was just at Walmart the other day and I am thinking of getting the premixed 50/50 Prestone for the bike.
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    If it is a deep cycle battery, they are designed to take some abuse. For a motorcycle battery, if one drains the battery completely it may be the point of no return. If ever the battery recovers, it may not be charging and keeping its charge at its full potential. Good point on the RR. Something worth checking...
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    Very nice product, but pricey for me. For $500.00 dollars, I think I can buy several replacement bulbs for my headlight and passing lamp . I may wait until more products come out. What I am really waiting for is a better LED side marker next to the saddle bags.
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    Great info! Thanks for the post. My carb heaters will stay connected for this winter. Out goes the pigtail for my Gerbings tomorrow morning.
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    Also very interested on how to minimize coolant from running down the engine.
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    Thanks, Eck. I'll be calling you sometime today.
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    After a few days of internet shopping for a motorcycle rear tire, I decided to order another Bridgestone G702 from AmericanMoto tire. I made this decision, because I still have my OEM Bridgestone on the front and this front tire may easily last for another 5K to 8K miles. After this set, I may very well try another brand and replace all tires as a set. Thank You for all your helpful response to my inquiries and Thank You to VentureRider.org. Order was place today, so I probably should receive my tire in about 3 to 5 days.
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    Looks like I will only need one (1) seal which is #33 on the diagram. As far as the driveshaft engine side is concerned, what is holding that in place? Does is just snap-in place on the u-joint. I read on past threads that there is a rubber boot on the engine side that keeps dirt, water, grime, etc. out of that joint.
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    I received another email from Shinko's customer support and they said that the Shinko 230 is a V Rated tire. The specs. are similar to the Metzler, so it may or may not be a good choice. My gut feeling is that this tire may last for at least 10K miles as long as you maintain proper psi throughout the life of the tire. As far as price is concerned, the Shinko is for sure the cheapest tire out there.
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    ok with the picture, I see #33 oil seal is the engine side (?). #9 Oil Seal is the pumpkin side. (Correct me here). These are 2 different part numbers.
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    It really won't hurt to replace spark plugs. Yamaha recommends that plugs be replaced at 8000 miles. I did mine 1000 miles ago using OEM brand NGK plugs.
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    I emailed Shinko and asked for the load rating on the Shinko 230 150/90/15. It looks like the same load rating as the Avon Venom and the Metzler 880 Marathon. (Metzler tires is not recommended by majority of Venture owners). I've not read of anybody using a Rear Shinko tire on a 2nd Gen. They responded stating, "First of all let me thank you for your interest in Shinko Tires!! The laod rating on this tire is 992 lbs. I hope this information helps and if you have any more questions please don't hesitate to ask!"
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    Thanks for the diagram. I also have a copy of the Tech Manual and will review the parts and their placement before I start tearing down. This weekend, I am taking a ride to my local Yamaha dealership to pickup my materials. (off to reading sections of the tech manual)
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    Hello RandyR. As far as gaskets are concerned, nothing really is to be replaced to my knowledge. But there are 2 seals that may need to be replaced once you pull out your driveshaft (I think Engine side and pumpkin side) when you reinstall.
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    I've been riding a lot lately and I also need to clean the kickstand. The last time I lubricated it was to spray some Silicone. This time I may add White Lithium Grease.
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    Great tips Eck! I need to take my time and slowly put everything in place. The binding issue can be a problem...come to find out...you have already installed the rear tire and added final gear oil. Lots of planning to do, but my confidence is surely building day after day the more I read about this.
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    Ok...here is probably my final question for the early afternoon. My dilemna is this...I currently have OEM Bridgestone on my front that is still good for another 8000 miles. If I ever decide to go for another brand other than Bridgestone on the rear, this will not match my front tire. I've read on the tech library about this warning and mixed responses from colleagues at work that mixing tire brand is not a good idea....if it can be avoided. What is your take on this?
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